The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

This customer in Amelia, OH, was concerned with the visible void underneath their concrete sidewalk. The void was about 6 inches deep, and probably formed from a combination of both soil washout and soil shrinkage from cycles between wet and dry weather. We went out and injected our PolyLevel foam underneath the sidewalk to stabilize the concrete. Our PolyLevel foam didn't just fill the void, it also compacted the soil beneath the slab. PolyLevel is a closed-cell polyurethane foam, so it won't hold water like other open-cell materials can, (like mudjacking). This will help prevent soil washout in the future. Now that the void is filled, the customer can look forward to their concrete lasting much, much longer than it would have otherwise. 

This driveway in South Lebanon, OH, had many uneven slabs, including the one seen in this before and after photo set. If you look closely at the before photo, you'll be able to notice the 2-3 inch gap between the back door and the driveway slab. Once we leveled out the driveway slabs with our PolyLevel foam jacking solution, the gap was completely closed, and the driveway is now flush with the backdoor. If you are interested in repairing your concrete, be sure to give us a call for a free estimate! 

This beautifully decorated concrete in South Lebanon, Ohio, had settled into the soil over time. This caused two of the concrete pads to become unlevel with one another, making for an awkward transition from the sidewalk to the driveway. We lifted the sunken sidewalk slabs with our PolyLevel foam injections to lift and level all of the beautiful concrete back out. The homeowner noted that they were especially impressed with how minimally invasive the process was, and how quickly we were able to complete the concrete repair project. 

The effects of external hydrostatic pressure had taken a toll on this basement in Piqua, OH. All four of the block walls in this basement all looked like the attached before photo. Wet puddles, bowing wall cracks, stains, and musty smells were all effects from massive amounts of built up water in the soil around the foundation. The existing exterior waterproofing system had failed and the loose soil around the home, (from when the soil was first excavated to make room for the home) were two reasons why the water table was so high. We repaired all four walls in the basement by installing carefully designed PowerBraces, which stabilized the foundation. We then waterproofed with our patented interior-perimeter system with our WaterGuard subfloor drains and our TripleSafe sump pump. The homeowner was so impressed with the job, they left us a nice review on our Google Profile: "Still waiting on our hats..."

In order to get this front porch back to how it was originally, we had to use our PolyLevel foam. We inject our Polylevel foam under the front porch to raise and level all the different parts of the concrete slabs to make them even again. In order to inject the foam, we only have to drill tiny pea-sized holes in the concrete slabs, which are very inconspicuous. After we level everything out, we then sealed all the gaps and cracks with our NexusPro sealant. The result is a front porch that won't settle again for a long time. Side note: The homeowner took out the flower beds near the front porch so we could have some room to maneuver, that's why you don't see them in the after photo.